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Yeosu Nangman Pocha Street

A seaside row of pojangmacha tents in Yeosu, serving octopus samhap and grilled shellfish with a view of the harbour.

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Yeosu harbour at night (illustrative)

Nangman Pocha Street runs along the seaside walkway from Hamel Lighthouse to Isunsin Square in Yeosu. Dozens of tent-style pojangmacha stalls line the walkway, serving seafood and drinks after dark. The street opened in 2016 as a showpiece for Yeosu's night scene.

What to expect

A seaside strip where most stalls open around 4 PM, with a row of numbered tents and a view of the harbour lights.

What to eat

Dol-octopus samhap (octopus with pork belly and Dolsan gat kimchi), shellfish grills, seafood stew, tiger shrimp and butter-grilled abalone.

Visitor tips

  • Hours are roughly 4 PM to 1 AM on weekdays and 3 PM to 2 AM at weekends, but vary by stall and may close early in the off season.
  • The cover photo shows Yeosu at night and is illustrative.